Gigabyte GN-A16B manual Hareware Installation, Connect to Access Point

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GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide

Hareware Installation

Follow these steps to install the Wireless Access Point.

1.Choose a proper place for Access Point. In general, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, within line of sight to all wireless devices. Keeping clear of metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.

2.Place the Access Point in the desired location. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be. The antenna’s position enhances the receiving sensitivity.

3.Attach one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the Access Point and attach the other end to a network hub, switch, router, or patch panel (possibly on a wall).

4.Attach one end of the AC power adapter to the Access Point and the other end to a power outlet. (Note: Only use the power adapter supplied by Gigabyte in the product package. Using a different adapter may result in product damage.)

For the average home, signal range should not be an issue. If you experience low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the computers with wireless adapters. Addi- tional Access Points can be connected to provide better coverage in rooms where the signal does not appear as strong as desired.

Connect to Access Point

Wired Ethernet Cable

You can connect a LAN cable from your computer’s Network card to the Access Point without using a Network switch or hub.

Wireless Connection

If you are using the wireless connection, you can connect to the Access Point using the Gigabyte Access Point Manager without a wired Ethernet cable.

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Contents Wireless Access Point Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC Radiation Exposure StatementContents Overview FeaturesIntroduction Package Contents Rear PanelFront Panel LEDs Installation Internet Configuration RequirementsHareware Requirements System RequirementsHareware Installation Connect to Access PointIllustration Method 1 Static IP addressMethod 2 Numerous Access Points setting Obtain IP Address Automatically Dhcp Server EnabledAccess Point Manager Installing the Access Point ManagerType the User Information then click Next Click Next Click Finishto complete setup Using the Access Point Manager Load Default PasswordTree structure Menu bar ToolsToor bar Find Access Point Save AP ConfigurationLoad AP Configuration System RebootChange Community String SystemDevice Information GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide IP Config IP AddressSubnet Mask Gateway802.1d Spanning Tree Dhcp ModeDhcp Client Range & DNS Wireless Operation RegionChannel ID Preamble TypeAuto Rate Hidden EssidRTS Threshold Fragment ThresholdBeacon Interval Authentication Type EncryptionWEP Key Mode 64 40 Bits or 128 104 bitsAutomatic Generation Hex & AsciiAdvanced Enable MAC FilterDisable MAC Filter Associated List Change AP Manager Password Set Community StringRun Tftp Program Upgrade FirmwareManager Utility \ Gigabyte AP Upgrade Uninstall AP Utility GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide Web-Based Configuration Utility StatusWireless Basic settings Alias NameChannel Number Associated ClientsWireless Advanced Settings Data Rate Broadcast SsidWireless Security Setup Automatic GenerationWireless Access Control Key FormatAdd a MAC Address Delete the MAC AddressTCP/IP Settings LAN Interface Setup IP Address & Subnet MaskStatistics Save/ Reload Settings Community Troubleshooting What is the IEEE802.11b standard?Unable to connect to the Internet? Can the router act as Dhcp server?What is WEP? Access Point Appendix a GlossaryAuto-MDI/MDIX Auto-negotiateDynamic IP Address FirewallGateway IP AddressSsid Subnet MaskAppendix B Specification 802.11b System SpecificationFeature Description Physical InterfaceSelect Control Panel Appendix C Configuration of the PCsSetting under Windows Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon Internet Protocol TCP/IPitem Settings under Windows 95/98/Me Your network LAN cardand click Properties button Your computer anyway Settings under Windows XP Internet Protocol TCP/IPitem Computer e.g, IP address is 192.168.1.2 and Subnet Mask is Limited Warranty Year WarrantyGN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide 25A08-0A16B-F00